Calories and Protein in Scallops
Nutrition data for scallops, bay and sea, steamed.
Quick answer: 3 ounces (85 g) of scallops has about 94 calories, 17 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 4.6 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 111 calories and 21 g of protein. These figures are for scallops that is bay and sea, steamed.
- 94calories
- 17 gprotein
- 0.7 gfat
- 4.6 gcarbs
per 3 ounces (85 g)
Serving sizes for scallops
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 111 | 21 g | 0.8 g | 5.4 g |
| 3 ounces (85 g) | 85 g (3 oz) | 94 | 17 g | 0.7 g | 4.6 g |
USDA's 3 ounce serving is 85 g of cooked scallops. Scallop size varies a lot, so weigh them after cooking for an accurate count.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 ounces (85 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 | 94 | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 567 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 21 g | 17 g | 35% |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 267 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 31 mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 3 ounces (85 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 167742 (Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed).
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About scallops nutrition
Scallops are a mild, sweet shellfish with a lot of protein and little fat. These figures are for steamed bay and sea scallops.
- Protein: 17 g in 3 ounces (85 g), about 35 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Searing in butter or oil adds calories, and breaded and fried scallops have much more fat. These figures are for steamed scallops.
- FoodSafety.gov says scallops are safely cooked when the flesh is pearly or white, and opaque.
How scallops compares
Per 100 g, scallops ranks #6 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #17 for fewest calories.
Protein per 100 g
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Questions about scallops
94 calories in 3 ounces (85 g) of scallops, or 111 calories per 100 g. These figures are for scallops that is bay and sea, steamed.
17 g of protein in 3 ounces (85 g) of scallops, or 21 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 74 percent of its calories.
About 94 calories and 17 g of protein.
21 g per 100 g of cooked scallops, from USDA data.
A little. Per 100 g cooked, scallops have 111 calories and shrimp 99.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 167742: Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
